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How to create a student vs student game during an online lesson

How to set up a pair game or assign games to students

1Open the lesson participant list

In an online lesson, find the participants panel. Here you’ll see all connected students.

Open the lesson participant list
Open the lesson participant list
2Create a student vs student game

Select two students you want to pair for a game. Click the create game button. Both students will receive an invitation to start their match.

Create a student vs student game
Create a student vs student game
3Assign a game against the computer

Select Stockfish (the computer engine) as the first opponent. Then select the students and choose a difficulty level from -2 to 8 (levels -2, -1, 0 are for handicaps and youngest students). Click to create the games – students will face the selected Stockfish level.

Assign a game against the computer
Assign a game against the computer
4Set up a coach vs student game

The coach can play against any student or multiple students simultaneously. Select the desired students and start the corresponding games.

Set up a coach vs student game
Set up a coach vs student game
5Monitor and manage games

All active games appear in the coach’s panel. You can open each student's board and use drawing tools such as arrows and markers directly in their games.

Monitor and manage games
Monitor and manage games

Stockfish difficulty levels: -2 to 0 are for handicaps and youngest students; 1 to 8 are standard difficulty, matching Lichess levels.

FAQ

Can I organize several games at once?

Yes, the coach can start several games for different students, or play against multiple students at the same time.

How should I use Stockfish levels -2, -1, 0?

These are meant as handicaps and for the youngest students, making the computer play much weaker.

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